Digital journalism, security and advocacy

Prominent transgender rights activist and artist Kami Sid and her partner Sid Kami allegedly raped a minor transgirl who went by the name Sana in 2014. The allegations came months after the victim was killed by her ‘lover’ and there are conflicting reports about investigation into the murder. The alleged rape story and how it happened and when it happened was talk on twitter. Minahil … Continue reading Kami Sid case: No to impunity, transphobia and homophobia

A young woman in Badin has committed suicide after being blackmailed on social media by a man along with his friends. Reportedly, the young woman had already lost quite a lot because of this as her fiance broke off the engagement previously because of the photos sent by the gang and extorted Rs 50,000 from her over that. The gang continued to blackmail her to … Continue reading Cyberbullying is making people commit suicide. How to report cybercrime?

Madani channel cleric shocked viewers — especially biologists and those who understand human anatomy — with a fatwa saying that one should sit in the toilet with their legs closed and not wide spread while washing up because water may enter stomach which will invalidate your fast in Ramazan. Another part of the fatwa was that you shouldn’t breathe a lot while in the toilet … Continue reading Fatwa says water up your ass can invalidate fast

On the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT), Taiwan has become to first country in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage. The vote took place nearly two years after the country’s top court ruled that the existing law which mandated marriage only between a man and a woman unconstitutional and gave the parliament two years to either amend the existing law or make a new … Continue reading #LoveWins as gay marriage comes to Asia

Habib Metro bank has a digital security loophole which makes it impossible for its customers to distinguish their emails from the spoofing and fishing attacks. In the monthly bank statements that Habib Metro sends via email to its customers, one can see a warning alert indicating something like this: This email has failed its domain’s authentication requirements. It may be spoofed or improperly forwarded! Learn … Continue reading Beware of Habib Metro’s digital security lapse

It’s an established fact that nothing is beneath controversial televangelist “Dr” Aamir Liaquat Hussain and this time he’s using all his power — religion and influence — to have his ex-wife Bushra Aamir fired from rival Ramazan Pakistan transmission currently being broadcasted simultaneously by PTV Home and Hum TV. According to sources, Bushra Aamir is producing and appearing on the Ramazan Pakistan transmission which is … Continue reading Aamir Liaquat wants blood after 1st wife Bushra Aamir kicks ass in Ramazan transmission